Philadelphia ? Cliff Lee’s new teammates were so excited to get him, they gave the man responsible for the trade a clubhouse curtain call. Looking for an ace to bolster their so-so rotation, the Philadelphia Phillies acquired Lee on Wednesday from Cleveland, marking the second straight year the Indians traded the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner.

When general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. walked through the locker room hours before the defending World Series champions played in Arizona, many Phillies greeted him with applause.

“One of our goals has been to add someone to our rotation that can be a difference-maker,” Amaro said in a conference call. “It’s important to show our guys on the field that we’re making the best effort to put the best team out there.”

The NL East-leading Phillies gave Cleveland four minor-league prospects for Lee and outfielder Ben Francisco. The left-handed Lee is 7-9 with a 3.14 earned-run average in 22 starts this season after going 22-3 with a 2.54 ERA last year.

“I’m going to miss all these guys here, but it’s an opportunity for me to help a team that’s in first place,” Lee said after the Indians lost to the Los Angeles Angels, 9-3, in Anaheim, Calif.

“They’re the defending world champions. So as far as that goes, I’m excited. But right now I’ve got to figure out how to get there and meet up with them and get acclimated to their team,” Lee said.

The Phillies sent Triple-A pitcher Carlos Carrasco, infielder Jason Donald and catcher Lou Marson along with Single-A pitcher Jason Knapp to Cleveland.

Last year, the Indians dealt CC Sabathia, then the reigning Cy Young winner and in the final year of his contract, to the Milwaukee Brewers. Sabathia helped the Brewers into the postseason before signing a $161 million, seven-year contract with the New York Yankees.

Lee turns 31 next month, and his contract includes a $9 million club option for next season.

BASEBALL

Giants trade for Sanchez

San Francisco — The San Francisco Giants acquired infielder Freddy Sanchez from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, and made it a convenient switch for the three-time All-Star.

The teams announced the trade right after the Giants beat Pittsburgh, 1-0, in 10 innings. Sanchez merely had to change clubhouses to join his new team, which is in the thick of the NL wild-card race. San Francisco sent minor league pitcher Tim Alderson to the Pirates for the 31-year-old Sanchez, the 2006 NL batting champion.

Seattle deals for shortstop

Seattle — The Seattle Mariners acquired shortstop Jack Wilson and pitcher Ian Snell from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday for shortstop Ronny Cedeno, Triple-A catcher Jeff Clement and three minor-league pitchers. The 31-year-old Wilson, an All-Star in 2004, becomes Seattle’s third everyday shortstop this season.

The Pirates also get minor-league right-handed pitchers Nathan Adcock, Brett Lorin and Aaron Pribanic.

Wang has shoulder surgery

St. Petersburg, Fla. — Yankees starting pitcher Chien-Ming Wang has had season-ending arthroscopic surgery on his injured right shoulder. Noted orthopedist Dr. James Andrews performed the procedure Wednesday to repair what Yankees manager Joe Girardi said was a tear in the capsule. The team is awaiting reports from the surgery before setting a potential timetable for Wang’s return next year.

Also, the Yankees obtained right-hander Jason Hirsh from Colorado for a player to named, and pitcher Brett Tomko, designated for assignment on July 22, was released.

Orioles put Hill on DL

Baltimore — Orioles left-hander Rich Hill has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with what the team termed “shoulder inflammation,” but the pitcher contends he’s had a torn labrum since the beginning of the season. Hill is 3-3 with a 7.80 ERA in 14 games this season.

GOLF

Mickelson to play in PGA

Chaska, Minn. — Phil Mickelson is coming back for the PGA Championship. Event organizers confirmed that Mickelson will play in the season’s fourth and final major, which starts Aug. 13 at Hazeltine in this community southwest of Minneapolis. Mickelson is expected to return to the tour next week at the Bridgestone Invitational in Akron, Ohio.

Mickelson, who did not speak with reporters during Wednesday’s practice round here, left the tour two months ago to be with his wife, Amy, who was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had surgery July 1. At about that time, Mickelson learned his mother has breast cancer as well.

Watson back on course

Carmel, Ind. — Tom Watson practiced Wednesday at the U.S. Senior Open, a day after an illness kept him from getting out on the Crooked Stick course in Indiana.

Watson says he felt sick after eating Chinese food toward the end of his recent stay in Britain.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

USC frosh has heart trouble

Los Angeles — Southern California freshman Frankie Telfort has a heart problem that will prevent him from playing for the Trojans. Telfort, a 17-year-old Miami native considered one of the top linebacker prospects in the country, has been diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a serious genetic heart condition that has figured prominently in the lives and deaths of many notable athletes in recent years.

NBA

Cavs cut guard Kinsey

Cleveland — The Cleveland Cavaliers have waived reserve guard Tarence Kinsey. Kinsey made three starts last season for the Cavs.

SWIMMING

Phelps rebounds with record

Rome — Michael Phelps bounced back from a stunning loss to set a world record in the 200-meter butterfly at the world swimming championships.

One night after he was soundly beaten by Germany’s Paul Biedermann in the 200 freestyle, Phelps got back on track Wednesday with a time of 1 minute, 51.51 seconds — more than a half-second ahead of his previous mark, 1:52.03. He whipped around quickly to see his time and held up his right index finger when the record was posted.

NFL

Ex-Giant Burress testifies

New York — Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress testified Wednesday before the grand jury that is investigating weapons charges against him and told reporters outside that he was sorry for his actions.

“I was truthful, I was honest, and I’m truly remorseful for what I’ve done and for what happened,” Burress said outside a Manhattan courthouse.

Bills sign two draft picks

Pittsford, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills have signed first-round draft pick Eric Wood and second-rounder Jairus Byrd, leaving the team with only its top prospect, defensive end Aaron Maybin, still unsigned. Wood, selected 28th overall out of Louisville, is being counted on at right guard. Byrd, a safety, was drafted 42nd overall out of Oregon.

Redskins don’t want Vick

Ashburn, Va. — Add the Washington Redskins to the growing list of NFL teams that say they aren’t interested in Michael Vick.

Asked about Vick on Wednesday, Redskins coach Jim Zorn ruled out signing the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback “at this juncture.”